My name’s Michael Washburn and I’m ten years old. At least that’s what they tell me -- my
grandparents. We live just outside of
Snowflake, Vermont
in an old farmhouse. This place used to
have cows and a dairy and everything, now there’s just a barn. No cows, no horses, nothing much at all. I can go anywhere I want as long as I stay on
the land, but I’m not allowed to go to school or play with any other kids.

We’ve moved around a lot.
I don’t remember all the places we’ve been, but at least we’ve been able
to stay here for a few years. Some of
the other places we’ve lived, we’ve had to leave in a hurry and sometimes we
only stayed in one town or city for a few months. I kept asking my grandparents why we had to
move so much but I never got a really good answer.
I wish my mother would come and get me. I miss her – a lot. I still remember her and I keep asking where
she is. If I tell you this, you can’t tell anyone else, okay? They told me she was dead. But I don’t believe it. I won’t believe it. If my mother was dead, I’d know it. I don’t know how, but I’d know. I just can’t figure out why they’re so nice
to me but want me to believe she’s really dead.
I know she wouldn’t forget about me.
I know she’d come for me if she could.
There must be some other reason.
I just wish I could figure it out.
There are more adventures to come in Snowflake, Vermont when A Clue in the Stew (available for pre-order now) is released in April 2016.
And stay tuned for the Killer Characters holiday giveaway beginning November 25th!
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Lots of us would help you find her Michael, but I suspect you won't see this message...
ReplyDeleteI think you're right. My grandparents don't let me watch TV much.
DeleteThis one is coming up soon on the TBR pile. I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteHi Peggy -- Hope you enjoy the latest adventure in Snowflake VT!
DeleteYour story is very intriguing, Michael! I would love to help you figure out where your mother is.
ReplyDeleteI hope I can find her someday soon!
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